Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 132 · Households served: 128 · Occupancy: 96% · ZIP codes served: 10
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 administers 132 Section 8 vouchers, serving 128 households with a 96% occupancy rate. The authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only program. This ensures that families can find suitable housing within the community while receiving financial assistance to meet their rental needs.
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 ranks first among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish. Notable peer authorities include the Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh and the Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Arthur, both of which do not administer Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 holds the 58th position out of 88 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, highlighting its significant role in providing housing assistance within Louisiana.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jefferson Davis Parish ranges from $830 to $1,210, with an average of $948. This is lower than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70647 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70648 at $830.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70532 | $630 | $730 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,320 |
| 70546 | $700 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 70549 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 70581 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 70591 | $620 | $680 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70640 | $640 | $750 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70647 | $910 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,710 |
| 70648 | $670 | $840 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,400 |
| 70650 | $780 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 70657 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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